used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
a line of approach
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
placed crosswise
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
Elliott's
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From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
HemlocknounUS /ˈhemlɑːk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
Howell'snounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
possessive form of “howells” — United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
Kittie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
march in a procession
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
with speed
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
scrutinizedverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzd/
past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There she was, near the center of the procession, her tall, slight figure swinging in the time of the march, but somehow so much more individual and graceful than any of the others!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In orderly ranks, two by two, they crossed the street sedately, and up on the opposite side, and Lyon scrutinized them eagerly to discover if Kittie was among them.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he went down Hemlock Avenue he saw a group of Miss Elliott's girls taking their daily constitutional under the supervision of Miss Rose.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
at the time that
From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was so absorbed in watching her as the file came nearer that he did not notice at all the sound of a runaway behind him until a light delivery wagon, with one wheel gone, dashed frantically by, in the direction of the girls.
Wolcotts
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From this reading When Lyon left the Wolcotts, he hurried for the car to reach Howell's office as quickly as possible.
